Christian Georg Schütz I (1718 - 1791)

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Christian Georg Schütz I

Christian Georg Schütz the Elder, born in 1718 in Flörsheim am Main and passing in 1791 in Frankfurt am Main, was a German painter whose etchings and landscapes left a timeless mark on the world of art. Schütz emerged as a master of capturing the natural beauty and architectural elegance of his homeland.

His works, which often depicted vibrant market scenes, serene river landscapes, and bucolic countryside views, reflect a deep understanding of light and atmosphere. Noteworthy pieces like "The Liebfrauenberg in Frankfurt" and "River Landscape with Barge" showcase his ability to blend human activity seamlessly with natural surroundings. His legacy continues to inspire, with 28 of his works proudly displayed at the Städel Museum, offering a window into the pastoral grace of 18th-century Germany.

For those drawn to the idyllic scenes of historical Europe, Schütz's paintings are a cultural treasure. His influence extended to his children and pupils, ensuring that the Schütz legacy of artistry would endure.

Explore Schütz's vision by visiting the Städel Museum, and stay informed about exhibitions and available works by signing up for our exclusive updates.

Date and place of birt:24 september 1718, Flörsheim am Main, Germany
Date and place of death:3 december 1791, Frankfurt, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Engraver, Landscape painter, Painter
Genre:Veduta, Landscape painting
Art style:Romanticism
Technique:Engraving

Creators Germany

Georg Mattes (1874 - 1942)
Georg Mattes
1874 - 1942
Günter Schöllkopf (1935 - 1979)
Günter Schöllkopf
1935 - 1979
Julius Scheuerer (1859 - 1913)
Julius Scheuerer
1859 - 1913
Vilhelms Purvītis (1872 - 1945)
Vilhelms Purvītis
1872 - 1945
Wilhelm Hambüchen (1869 - 1939)
Wilhelm Hambüchen
1869 - 1939
Günter Ullmann (1946 - 2009)
Günter Ullmann
1946 - 2009
Johann Friedrich Ludwig (1673 - 1752)
Johann Friedrich Ludwig
1673 - 1752
Ernst Marow (1934 - 2018)
Ernst Marow
1934 - 2018
Christoph Ludwig Agricola (1665 - 1719)
Christoph Ludwig Agricola
1665 - 1719
Paul Wunderlich (1927 - 2010)
Paul Wunderlich
1927 - 2010
Jürgen Zumbrunnen (1946 - 2016)
Jürgen Zumbrunnen
1946 - 2016
Olga Weiss (1853 - 1903)
Olga Weiss
1853 - 1903
Sebastian Mögelin (1981)
Sebastian Mögelin
1981
Lea Grundig (1906 - 1977)
Lea Grundig
1906 - 1977
Katharina Roscamp (1875 - 1927)
Katharina Roscamp
1875 - 1927
Robert Kummer (1810 - 1889)
Robert Kummer
1810 - 1889

Creators Romanticism

Théophile Marcel Bra (1797 - 1863)
Théophile Marcel Bra
1797 - 1863
Amelia Long (1762 - 1837)
Amelia Long
1762 - 1837
Jean Siméon Chardin (1699 - 1779)
Jean Siméon Chardin
1699 - 1779
Johannes Hilverdink (1813 - 1902)
Johannes Hilverdink
1813 - 1902
Peter Markoe (1752 - 1792)
Peter Markoe
1752 - 1792
Francesco Peluso (1836 - 1916)
Francesco Peluso
1836 - 1916
Hermann Seeger (1857 - 1945)
Hermann Seeger
1857 - 1945
Anna Barbara Aemisegger-Giezendanner (1831 - 1905)
Anna Barbara Aemisegger-Giezendanner
1831 - 1905
Heinrich Hiller (1846 - 1912)
Heinrich Hiller
1846 - 1912
Alexander Nasmyth (1758 - 1840)
Alexander Nasmyth
1758 - 1840
Emanuel Leutze (1816 - 1868)
Emanuel Leutze
1816 - 1868
Konstantin Daniel Rosenthal (1820 - 1851)
Konstantin Daniel Rosenthal
1820 - 1851
Pedro Américo de Figueiredo e Melo (1843 - 1905)
Pedro Américo de Figueiredo e Melo
1843 - 1905
Yermolai Ivanovich Esakov (1790 - 1840)
Yermolai Ivanovich Esakov
1790 - 1840
Themistokles von Eckenbrecher (1842 - 1921)
Themistokles von Eckenbrecher
1842 - 1921
Jacob Cats (1741 - 1799)
Jacob Cats
1741 - 1799
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